Specifications:18-135mm focal range (7.5x zoom) for use in a wide variety of situations (equivalent to a 27-202.5mm lens in the 35mm format)
One ED glass and two aspherical lens elements

Incorporates a compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet focusing

Two focus modes, [A] and [M], are available

Enables focusing from as close as 45cm (17.7 in.) from the subject through its entire focal range

The IF design provides a constant lens length and eliminates rotation of the front lens element, facilitating the use of circular polarizing filters

Seven-blade rounded diaphragm opening

E.KaseOfflineImage Upload: Off

Registered: Feb 12, 2012Location: United StatesPosts: 2

Review Date: Apr 7, 2012

Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $250.00
| Rating: 8

Pros:

Sharp throughout the range. Cheap

Cons:

Bad distortion on the wide end, no VR for the long end.

This is a sharp lens with a great range, but I sold mine due to a couple things I couldn't get over. The distortion at the wide end is horrible. I shoot alot of landscape/seascapes so this really bothered me. Corners are a bit soft wide open at 18mm too. Focus is fast and sure. Slow, so you generally need good light or a camera that can handle higher iso's. Not quite long enough to really make useful for many of natures applications, such as birds, wildlife, etc.

It is cheap on the used market and plenty sharp though. That given the extra range makes it a good one to keep on the camera for awhile.

Apr 7, 2012

jessi74OfflineImage Upload: Off

Registered: Aug 22, 2008Location: United StatesPosts: 3

Review Date: Nov 5, 2011

Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $150.00
| Rating: 9

Pros:

A very useful range.

Cons:

The falloff never bothered me; it bothers some people. Lacks VR.

It's an absolute bargain at ebay prices these days. The lack of VR does make it mostly a daytime lens.

Nov 5, 2011

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Registered: Jun 3, 2009Location: GermanyPosts: 98

Review Date: Jun 4, 2009

Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 7

Pros:

sharp, even at f:3,5/5,6; fast AF-S, low-priced.

Cons:

built quality, distortion, vignetting

This lens negate my reservations about Superzooms.

Sharp even wide open (contrary to the AF-S 3,5-4,5/18-70mm).

Good all-round-lens.

Jun 4, 2009

uccmmcpoOfflineImage Upload: Off

Registered: Jul 22, 2002Location: United StatesPosts: 2596

Review Date: Oct 27, 2008

Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9

Pros:

A sharp and contrasty (18-105 vr lens) that delivers in spades.
No review heading (category) for this new VR lens so I thought I would include it here.

Cons:

None, Given it`s price point and since it`s obviously a consumer (kit) lens it would be rediculous to think you could get more than this lens offers for the price . ($275.00)

Hey! What more can any reasonably person ask for in a kit lens.
I`ve had very good copies of every Nikon 18-XX(X) consumer grade lenses and this one is the very best.
Previously my favorite was the 18-135 but at the long end it was hard to hand hold and get consistantly sharp images.That lens needs VR badly.
The 18-105 simply makes more sense with the range and VR. .
Build quality is equal to the 18-135 . The VR is fast and super accurate.
If you really have to have faster apertures and better bokeh you should be looking at lenses that cost 4-5X more.
In summary it`s an excellent general purpose walk about lens that just can`t be beat for the money.

Oct 27, 2008

murdocklawlessOfflineImage Upload: Off

Registered: Jul 23, 2008Location: TurkeyPosts: 0

Review Date: Jul 23, 2008

Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 7

Pros:

cheap, performance between average and good

Cons:

rarely recognize problems occurs becuase of plastic mount (I think)

I bought this lens for my d300. sometimes recognize problems occur but very rarely. I think this recognize problem happens from plastic mount. I've also 50mm lens and there is no problem with my d300. I prefer this lens to the beginners.

Jul 23, 2008

Matt HancockOfflineImage Upload: Off

Registered: Sep 20, 2007Location: New ZealandPosts: 0

Review Date: Feb 17, 2008

Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 7

Pros:

cheap

Cons:

cheap

Bought as a replacement for the 18-55 D40 kit lens. Also bought to replace the TWO 24-120 AFS VR lens I bought and returned (both soft and Nikon advising "There is not a 'softness' problem with the above lens, there can be variations in overall performance between different focal length lens,whether they be zoom or prime lenses;this is normal optical physics." Regardless, the 24-120 was less sharp than the kit lens throughout the range.

So, back to the 18-135, I love it. Faster to focus than the 18-55, more solidly built (but still plasticy). Pictures clear and sharp. A little distortion at the wide end.

Overall, this lens cost me less than 1/3rd the price of the 18-200VR so I am happy.